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23 Oct, 5 tweets, 3 min read
Much discussion at #Debates2020 on oil industry & environment. Our Polluter's Paradise series looked at how the petrochemical industry impacted Louisiana, like this piece on how oil cos. avoided environmental accountability after 10.8M gallons spilled
propublica.org/article/how-oi…
Then there was this piece this about how the growing number of plants will increase concentrations of cancer-causing chemicals in predominantly poor & Black communities #Debates2020
propublica.org/article/welcom…
The 3 charts in this story illustrate this worsening of air quality in the area #Debates2020
propublica.org/article/why-lo…
In February, we investigated how Louisiana lawmakers discourage residents from protesting these environmental issues #Debates2020
propublica.org/article/how-lo…
Just last month, we highlighted new research on how emissions from Louisiana's chemical plants relate to COVID death rates in the area #Debates2020 propublica.org/article/new-re…

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